Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term Contract/Full Time Hours - 12 Month Training Post from August 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 224-PA20260303454
- Employer
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
- Town
- Shropshire
- Salary
- £73,992 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Oswestry Musculoskeletal Oncology Senior Fellowship
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.
In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or family for treatment. 79% of staff say patient care is our top priority.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.
Job overview
We are delighted to invite applications for a Senior Fellow (Post CCT) in Musculoskeletal Oncology commencing from August 2027 for 1 year.
This fellowship is designed for an experienced orthopaedic clinician, who will benefit from a further period of development in the sub-speciality of MSK Oncology, in preparation for a consultant role. The doctor will contribute to the provision of MSK Oncology orthopaedic surgery within the Trust. The Fellowship can be designed around the training needs of the successful applicant, with opportunity for independent practice dependent on level of experience. The fellowship is BOOS accredited*.
Main duties of the job
The Musculoskeletal Tumour Service at RJAH is one of the five Bone Sarcoma units commissioned by NHS England. It provides a comprehensive service in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumours. It also provides a metastatic bone service. It is part of the Greater Manchester and Oswestry Sarcoma Service (GMOSS) along with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
This appointment is to join the existing team of 3 consultants. The Montgomery Unit, a purpose built Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit, opened in 2016. It has a clinic suite of 3 consulting rooms, a treatment room, physiotherapy room, reception area, consultants office/conference room, secretarial and nursing offices.
Within the same new build is Oswald Ward which has ten single bed en-suite rooms, Baschurch Day Surgical Unit and the High Dependency Unit.
Working for our organisation
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Support out-patient clinics.
2. Assist in theatre lists, with potential for independent practice subject to experience and ability.
3. Assessment of new patients, with consultant supervision.
4. Clerk admissions where required and be responsible for the supervision of the junior team and day-to-day care of in-patients.
5. Attendance and supervision of ward rounds with junior fellow and specialist nurses.
6. Discharge requirements for in-patients.
7. To assist with any other aspects of patient care as appropriate.
8. To lead in surgical planning, and assist in clinic preparation and MDT duties.
9. To participate in audit and research.
Rota
Duties will be Monday to Friday with time flexibility required within a normal working day. The is no hospital oncall requirement with this post.
A suggested timetable is outlined within the job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current and active GMC registration with license to practice and no restrictions to practice
- Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Experience, Skills and Competancies
Essential criteria
- Four years’ postgraduate orthopaedic experience
- Ability to perform general orthopaedic surgery unsupervised
- Evidence of competence in managing surgical complications and the critically ill patient
Desirable criteria
- CCT or Equivalent
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of interest in a career in orthopaedic oncology or metastatic disease
Desirable criteria
- Previous Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship
- Previous Arthroplasty or other relevant fellowship experience
Academic achievement, research and publication. Teaching experience.
Essential criteria
- Evidence of involvement in postgraduate education.
- Evidence of publications and/or presentations
Audit, Clinical governance, Information Technology, Management
Essential criteria
- Evidence of personally conducted research and/or clinical audit.; Evidence of understanding of principles of clinical governance and routine computer and internet usage.
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good rapport with patients and communication skills; ability to work under pressure; team working and ability to organise resources effectively – including self
- Caring attitude to patients Honesty and reliability Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Crump
- Job title
- Service Manager - Specialist Unit
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01691404000
- Additional information
Extension 6927
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